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If you enjoyed the Hoka Mach 5, I have great news, they didn’t make any massive shifts with the Mach 6. And if you’re new to running in the HOKA Mach, then I’m excited to tell you more about this lightweight cushioned running shoe!
I first started running in HOKA with the Clifton 1 and I loved it almost right away. I was skeptical at the time because no one else was doing such a large stack height, but it was fantastic.
Over the years, other brands have caught up and now the Clifton feels almost like a firm cushion compared to the soft bounce that you find in so many others. Which might be one of the reasons, I like the HOKA Mach 6 better than the Clifton, it feels softer.
You’ll notice I go back to the Clifton for comparison here because many folks have tried it and that’s a good way to gauge if you’ll like the Mach 6. Checkout my complete list of best HOKA running shoes to compare them all.
As always, I note that I am super honest in my reviews about what works, doesn’t work and of course I have preferences in shoes after 20+ years running and testing hundreds! So take what seems most valuable to you from here and decide if it’s a shoe worth adding to your…
